Guide on Management Services
SERVICE TAX 2018
GUIDE ON : MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Published by: Royal Malaysian Customs Department
Internal Tax Division Putrajaya
25 August 2018
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Date: 25 August 2018.
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This information is intended to provide a general understanding of the relevant treatment under Service Tax Legislations and aims to provide a better general understanding of taxpayers' tax obligations. It is not intended to comprehensively address all possible tax issues that may arise. While RMCD has taken the initiative to ensure that all information contained in this Guide is correct, the RMCD will not be responsible for any mistakes and inaccuracies that may be contained, or any financial loss or other incurred by individuals using the information from this Guide. All information is current at the time of preparation and is subject to change when necessary.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 1 IMPOSITION AND SCOPE OF TAX ......................................................................... 1 GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE INDUSTRY ....................................................... 1
Scope of Management Services .......................................................................... 1 Taxable Management Services ............................................................................... 3 Non-Taxable Management Services....................................................................... 3 REGISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A REGISTERED PERSON........... 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) .......................................................... 6 INQUIRY .................................................................................................................... 8 FURTHER ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION ON SST ........................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
1. Service Tax is a consumption tax governed by the Service Tax Act 2018 and its subsidiary legislation. The effective date of the Service Tax Act 2018 is 1 September 2018.
2. Service tax is imposed on prescribed services called "taxable services".
3. A person who provides taxable services exceeding a specified threshold is required to be registered under the Services Tax Act 2018 and is known as a "registered person" who is required to charge service tax on his taxable services made to his customers.
4. The Guide is prepared to assist in understanding the service tax treatment on provision of management services.
IMPOSITION AND SCOPE OF TAX
5. Effective 1st September 2018, under Group G, First Schedule of the Service Tax Regulations 2018, the provision of management services under prescribed circumstances is subject to service tax.
GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE INDUSTRY
Scope of Management Services
6. Management services covers the organization and coordination of activities of a business in order to provide services to the clients and these services are not categorized under any specific taxable services (i.e. prescribed services). These activities consist of organizing, supervising, monitoring, planning, controlling and directing business's resources in terms of human, financial, technology, physical and other resources.
7. Written contractual agreement which clearly state provision of management services between a person and his client will become an indicator to determine whether services provided by a person can be classified as management services or
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not. However, in cases where there is no contractual agreement, the provision of the services may also be regarded as management services if such services fall under the above definition.
8. Provision of management services can be made by a person to his client or with the involvement of another third-party provider whether for goods or services.
Example 1: (Provision of management services by a person to his client without involvement of another third-party provider)
Rizza Hotel Sdn Bhd. is a company that provides hotel services, it has entered into an agreement with Mr. Harith to manage his buildings by charging a certain fee on each month. Rizza Hotel Sdn Bhd. is considered as providing management services to Mr. Harith.
Example 2: (Provision of management services by a person to his client with the involvement of another third-party provider)
Kelana Jaya Entertainment (KJ) provides family karaoke services, has been requested by JB Sdn. Bhd (JB) to organise an annual dinner. In order to ensure that the event will run smoothly, KJ has dealt with other service / goods providers including;
(i) Hotel operator for the venue and accommodation, (ii) Retailer for door gifts distribution to all participants (iii) Master of ceremony, and (iv) Singers for the entertainment. Based on the above example, KJ has provided management services to JB with the involvement of other third-party provider.
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